The Opportunity

Our client is a community focused Federal Government Agency. They have an exciting opportunity available for an APS5 Legal Operations Support Officer to join the Legal Practice & Capability in ensuring sound strategic and operational support to the Agency's legal function for the Chief Counsel and General Counsel Divisions.

6-month initial hourly rate contract offering APS5 rates of $55.24 + Super. To be based out of clients Richmond or Geelong office in a hybrid (2 days WFH) work environment.

There is a 6 month further extension available for this role.

About the role

The APS5 Legal Practice and Capability will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Understanding and working within the NDIS and ART legislative frameworks, ensuring adherence with statutory timeframes.
• Engaging with key stakeholders, including the Tribunal, internal and external lawyers and case managers, achieving work area and Agency goals by providing administrative and other support.
• Researching and assessing business system information, creating ART case summaries or work area documents including draft responses for ART correspondence, complaints and FOI requests.
• Managing and completing administrative tasks in fast paced working environment.
• Contributing towards the continuous improvement of processes and procedural documents impacting the various functions within the team by providing feedback and suggestions.

Essential Criteria

• Australian Citizenship is a requirement to be eligible for this position
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to produce work in a deadline driven environment
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities
• Methodical process driven work approach
• Critical thinking and problem-solving attitude
• Prior background with law highly desirable, i.e paralegal, legal administrator or a law degree

• Effective planning, scheduling, prioritisation, and time management skills

APPLY

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact [email protected] for more information!